Fans speculate that the shooting location is meant to be Tatooine, the desert planet from which Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker originated.

Perhaps most notable among the photos is the introduction of a new creature that looks like an alien hybrid of a pig and a rhinoceros. TMZ says it was maneuvered by five men inside the belly.

Joining the cast for J.J. Abrams’ new film are Oscar Isaac from “Inside Llewyn Davis,” Adam Driver from “Girls” and Andy Serkis from “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” They round out the group of returnees including Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill.

While none of the stars of the movie appears in the photos, there are several actors in Jedi-esque robes. Have a look, and stay tuned for “Star Wars: Episode VII” when it flies into theaters Dec. 18, 2015.